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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer may use the voice and music of “local musicians” in their Projects. This Agreement allows the independent Musician to retain the copyright to her/his music Product(s) while allowing the Independent Filmmaker/Producer to use the music in her/his Project.

This Agreement between the independent Musician and the Independent Filmmaker/Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, eleven clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our filmmaker contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the film making industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Herein this Agreement the independent Filmmaker is called the “Producer”.

1. The above named and under signed Artist does hereby consent to the recording and/or the broadcast of reproduction(s) of the Artist’s Voice and Music as part of the above named Project.

2. The Artist does hereby acknowledge that the above named and undersigned Producer(s) is the sole owner of all Rights in and to the Project, and the Recording thereof, for any and all purposes whatsoever.

3. The Artist acknowledges that the Producer(s) has the Right, among other things, to broadcast the Project one or more times over any television station world-wide, cable system world-wide, universal satellite system or in any festival world-wide. Any materials relating to the production and broadcast of the Project become property of the Producer(s).

3. The Artist understands and agrees to receive no compensation for appearances on and participation in the Project.

4. The Artist’s name and likeness may be used in advertising and promotional material for the Project, but not as an endorsement of any product or service.

5. The Artist hereby releases and discharges the Producer(s) from any and all liability arising out of or in connection with the making, producing, reproducing, processing, exhibiting, distributing, publishing, transmitting by any means or otherwise using the above-mentioned . . . (continued)